Dark Sky campsites
If you've never seen the full brightness of the Milky Way, these are the holiday spots for you. Tucked close to the UK's designated Dark Sky Sites, from wild forests to national parks, they are a stargazer's paradise and totally free from light pollution. Grab your binoculars and watch the heavens put on a show at these Dark Sky campsites!
115 dark Sky campsites
Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Ilfracombe, Devon
262 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly camping park with panoramic sea views by Exmoor. Five minutes to Ilfracombe and the beach!
Pitches: 35 x Valley Electric Grass Pitches, 18 x Ocean View Non Electric Grass Pitches (Open Plan)
Parkgate Farm Holidays
Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria
99 reviews
99%
would recommend
Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches too.
Pitches: 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches
Howgill Lodge
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
111 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly site located in the Yorkshire Dales with views across Wharfedale. Onsite coffee shop and alpacas!
Pitches: 5 x Premium Hardstanding Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 5m)
Haw Wood Farm Caravans and Camping
Saxmundham, Suffolk
111 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family friendly site with a shop, cafe, playground and dog walking meadow. Ten minutes to the coast!
Pitches: 12 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 38 x Electric Grass Pitches
Ty Cochyn Caravan and Campsite
Holyhead, Anglesey
101 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only (21+) touring site with sea views, a 30 minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly with an exercise field!
Pitches: 23 x Grass and Hardstanding Touring Pitches (Optional Electric), 5 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
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Cwmdu Campsite
Crickhowell, Powys
131 reviews
98%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping site in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Dogs and fire pits welcome!
Pitches: 19 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 12 x Electric Grass Pitches
Budle Bay Campsite
Belford, Northumberland
211 reviews
86%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping huts and lodges. Five minute walk to Budle Bay and the coast!
Pitches: 5 x Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), 5 x Medium Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Pineapple Farm Holidays
Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset
63 reviews
97%
would recommend
Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.
Pitches: 7 x Large Electric Grass Pitches (Oak Tree), 6 x Large Electric Grass Pitches (Buttercup)
Bonnie Park
Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders
65 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.
Pitches: 4 x Riverside Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp), 4 x Electric Grass Pitches (10 amp)
Stubcroft Farm Campsite
East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex
100 reviews
97%
would recommend
Award winning, traditional family-run site, a 20 minute walk from the beach. Ten minutes from East Wittering Beach.
Pitches: 9 x XL Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 9 x Standard Electric Grass Pitches
Hensol Estate Holidays
Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
54 reviews
93%
would recommend
Dog-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, with onsite watersports and fishing too!
Pitches: 7 x Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass and Gravel Pitches
Low Greenside Farm Campsite
Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
119 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful, friendly site with large pitches, scenic views and campfires. Central to the Lakes and Dales.
Pitches: 3 x Non Electric Extra Large Grass Tent Pitches, Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitch
Westgate Carr Farm Caravan and Motorhome Touring Park
Pickering, North Yorkshire
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small adult only park with onsite animals and riverside walks. By the North York Moors, five minutes to Pickering!
Pitches: 12 x Fully Serviced Premier Pitches (Optional Electric), XL Fully Serviced Super Pitch (Optional Electric)
The Dorset Hideaway
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
16 reviews
94%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping with hot tubs, 15 minutes to Lyme Regis and beaches. Onsite spa and fishing ponds!
Pitches: 9 x Large Electric Grass Pitches with Picnic Benches and Fire Pits, 15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Lydford Caravan and Camping Park
Okehampton, Devon
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
A peaceful site nestled between Devon's coastlines just five minutes from waterfalls, with views of Dartmoor.
Pitches: Serviced Grass Pitches with Awning, 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Grange Farm
Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight
74 reviews
100%
would recommend
A coastal rural campsite, right beside a quiet sandy and shingle beach and near the IOW's Brighstone Forest.
Pitches: 50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 50 x Electric Grass Pitches
Bryndu Caravan and Camping
Llandefalle, Brecon, Powys
29 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, family run camping and touring site with onsite spa treatments. Ten minutes to the Brecon Beacons.
Pitches: 23 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric), 34 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
56 reviews
98%
would recommend
Secluded eco site for campervans, motorhomes and tents. Central fire-pit/BBQ and hardstandings open all year.
Pitches: 4 x Grass Bivy/Backpacker Tent Pitch (Optional Electric) , 3 x Grass Large Tent, Trailer Tent Pitches 6-8m (Optional Electric)
Bwch yn Uchaf
Bala, Gwynedd
59 reviews
97%
would recommend
Simple, riverside campsite just a 30 minute walk from Lake Bala. Family and dog friendly with no light pollution.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Cliff Farm Holidays
Pickering, North Yorkshire
121 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly touring and glamping site located on the edge of the North York Moors. Dog friendly!
18 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
6m x 9m
